Ever stand in front of your jam-packed closet, looking over several clothing options and think: I have nothing to wear? Same. But maybe it’s not that you don’t have viable clothing options. You just need a fresh dose of inspiration — say: festival outfit ideas — to help you see your wardrobe in a new way. That’s where the Outfit Dump comes in. We’ve got enough ideas to fuel your style until the next fall comes around.
Festival season is upon us, and it kicks off with what’s arguably one of fashion’s hottest events: Coachella 2024. Celebrities, influencers, and music fans all descend on the Southern California desert, giving us months worth of outfit inspo along the way. warm weather wardrobe.
From loud button-ups and kaftans to wearables, they’re discovering Y2K’s biggest trends (think rosette appliqués and loose silhouettes), there’s a lot to love in the world of festival fashion right now. So we’ve rounded up some top festival looks from the Coachella Valley and beyond to inspire your approach to summer dressing this season.
Festival costume idea: Hot Pants
Take a page from Olivia Rodrigo’s on-stage fashion and kick off your festival of choice with a trendy, hot pair of pants — dazzled or not. You can also style them with a personality panty forward for both aesthetics and extra protection from the elements.
Festival Costume Idea: Crochet Mini Dress
Not only is a crochet mini dress colorful and fun, but it’ll keep you cool during a long day outdoors (and easy to tuck in if needed). Extra points here for the red cowboy boots — yeehaw!
Festival costume idea: Fringe
Embrace the western trend with fringed everything. Go from head to toe, or if you want slightly more subtly, make a fringed piece the star of your outfit.
Festival outfit idea: cowboy boots
Western-inspired fashion has long been a mainstay of Coachella fashion, but we’ve entered the golden age of the festival cowgirl. We love these bright red butterfly print cowboy boots paired with a simple women’s skirt and tank combo.
Festival outfit idea: cowboy boots
Get your cowboy boots ready by the pool by teaming them with a brightly colored swimsuit, see-through skirt and sparkly western hat.
Festival outfit idea: skin on skin
If just the thought of wearing leather in summer makes you sweat, then look away — because two-piece sets made from the durable fabric (and/or its vegan alternatives) are proving to be fashion’s most polished formula for next season.
Festival outfit idea: cowboy hat
Not feeling the boots? Cowboy hats are still a festival staple that can be recycled for a great horse-girl fashion moment this summer, but it’s the off-the-shoulder top here that really caught our eye (swipe right for a closer look).
Festival outfit idea: swimsuit as a top
Want to style your easiest, coolest button down this summer? Wear it open over a black bikini and jeans.
Festival outfit idea: swimsuit as a top
Make your best one-piece swimsuit your hottest summer outfit — just add sneakers instead of water.
Festival outfit idea: blouse with scarf
Gen-Z style queen Storm Reid pays homage to the top scarf trend of the early 2000s, and we’re not crazy about it.
Festival costume idea: Animal Print
It’s leopard print The 2024’s neutral (really!), which makes it perfect for your festival looks this season. But if you want to stand out from the crowd even more, you can also try a different animal print (like tiger, zebra or cow) in a range of bright colors.
Festival outfit idea: floral
Wondering if you’re overdoing it with florals? Fear not, fashionistas. There is simply no such thing.
Festival outfit idea: belly chain
We’re all about this bra top and belly chain pairing. Extra points for the butterfly necklace.
Festival Costume Idea: Y2K Butterflies
Didn’t you hear? Early ones are back in fashion. So, the more butterflies, the merrier…
Festival Costume Idea: Y2K Butterflies
Didn’t you hear? First things are back in fashion. So the more butterflies, the merrier…especially in the form of the Dua Lipa-approved butterfly top.
Festival outfit idea: chunky sneakers
Consider this a masterclass in dressing up a sparkly kaftan by adding some chunky sneakers and funky patterned socks to the mix.
Festival outfit idea: babydoll dress
Black bow, black boots and baby doll dress. Now there’s a sweet and summery outfit trifecta if we ever saw one.
Festival outfit idea: midi dress
Not back? No problem. Summer is, after all, the unofficial season of exposed skin.
Festival outfit idea: platform shoes
Yes, it was the neon mini dress that caught our eye, but it’s those trendy platform flip flops that had us staring.
Festival outfit idea: Chunky sneakers
Let’s face it: You’re going to need some form of comfort while you’re on your feet all weekend. Pick your favorite pair of chunky sneakers, style the rest of your outfit around them, dance and thank us later.
Festival outfit idea: jeans
We say it: the denim mini vest will continue to reign supreme.
Festival outfit idea: jeans
Or you could go full Canadian tuxedo (but make it desert friendly).
Festival outfit idea: tank top and baggy jeans
White tank top — baggy jeans — medium — belt. Leave it to Hailey Bieber to demonstrate an easy summer outfit formula that will last a lifetime.
Festival costume idea: Baggy Jorts
Too hot for your favorite baggy jeans? Try: baggy jorts!
Festival outfit idea: rubber boots
Let’s normalize the use of practical, weatherproof shoes as an important fashion statement, please.
Festival outfit idea: tie-dye
Friendly reminder that you can Wear your 2020 tie-dye again outside the house.
Festival outfit idea: leather belt
Take all the warm, flirty, festival charm of a layered dress and balance it out with something a little more hard-edged, like this leather belt.
Festival outfit idea: mini skirt
Just because maxi skirts are trendy doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite mini.
Festival outfit idea: mini skirt
In this case. For an even more festival-approved look, pair the mini with cowboy boots.
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